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Crime in Kearney summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kearney. Key points include:
There were 93 total crimes in Kearney in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kearney is 825.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kearney is 213.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kearney is 612.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kearney is -61.05% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kearney Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kearney / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 93 | 825.4 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 213.0 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 142.0 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 69 | 612.4 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 35.5 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 57 | 505.9 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 71.0 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kearney summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kearney. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kearney is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kearney is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kearney is $390,529.
The median income in Kearney is $103,622.
Kearney's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kearney Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kearney | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 109 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kearney, MO Weather
The average high in Kearney is 64.5° and the average low is 43.5°.
There are 69.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.7 inches of precipitation each year with 18.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kearney |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 18.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kearney Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kearney
The current population in Kearney is 10,885. The population has increased 38.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,885 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 10,696 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 10,491 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 10,260 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 10,460 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 10,095 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 9,778 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 9,469 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 9,259 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 9,039 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 8,845 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 8,637 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 8,419 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 8,111 | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 7,864 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kearney
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Kearney is:
94.1% White with 10,242 White residents.
0.1% African American with 12 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 85 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 340 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 206 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kearney | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kearney
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Kearney is 51.7% female with 5,623 female residents.
Kearney is 48.3% male with 5,261 male residents.
| Gender | Kearney | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kearney for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Kearney completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Kearney completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Kearney completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Kearney completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Kearney completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Kearney completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Kearney completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kearney completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kearney completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kearney | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kearney, Missouri
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2.1% of households in Kearney earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Kearney earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Kearney earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Kearney earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Kearney earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Kearney earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Kearney earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in Kearney earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.9% of households in Kearney earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in Kearney earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kearney | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.9% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
